Strong gains at the gate by the Nationals, Braves, Reds and Dodgers this season have been offset by sharp drops for the Marlins, Phillies and Cubs. The Dodgers have a comfortable lead over all MLB clubs in average attendance, with the gate at Chavez Ravine up nearly 10% through Aug. 12. Despite disappointing in the standings, the Nationals are seeing the biggest jump among NL clubs (+11%). The Marlins sophomore season at their new ballpark continues to be a struggle, with average attendance down 36%. Attendance at PNC Park is relatively flat for Pirates games, despite the team sitting atop the NL Central. The chart below lists team-by-team attendance for the NL through Aug. 12, with comparisons to the same period last season. See yesterday's issue for AL figures (THE DAILY).

MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE ATTENDANCE THROUGH AUG. 12

TEAM

GMS

TOTAL

AVG.

% CAP.

PREV.

%+/-

GMS ('12)

Dodgers

60

2,722,243

45,371

81.0%

41,369

9.7%

58

Cardinals

56

2,370,833

42,336

96.3%

41,374

2.3%

57

Giants**

61

2,541,350

41,661

99.4%

41,734

-0.2%

58

Phillies

56

2,156,670

38,512

88.2%

44,459

-13.4%

59

Rockies

61

2,142,922

35,130

69.6%

33,864

3.7%

58

Nationals

62

2,069,138

33,373

78.9%

30,159

10.7%

53

Cubs

57

1,892,015

33,193

80.9%

37,173

-10.7%

55

Braves

57

1,850,809

32,470

65.8%

29,434

10.3%

58

Reds

57

1,834,913

32,191

76.1%

29,193

10.3%

56

Brewers

58

1,829,488

31,543

75.3%

34,991

-9.9%

59

Padres

58

1,594,664

27,494

64.7%

26,166

5.1%

57

Mets

57

1,543,378

27,077

64.6%

29,488

-8.2%

57

Pirates

60

1,611,942

26,866

70.0%

26,926

-0.2%

55

D-Backs

60

1,604,544

26,742

55.0%

27,842

-3.9%

57

Marlins

58

1,054,525

18,181

48.6%

28,388

-36.0%

57

NL TOTALS*

878

28,819,434

32,824

74.3%

32,781

0.1%

913

MLB TOTALS

1,759

54,162,418

30,792

71.1%

31,534

-2.4%

1,713

NOTES: All attendance data is based on totals posted immediately following games. Figures do not reflect any subsequent adjustments made by teams or the league. * = The Astros were moved from the NL to the AL beginning with the '13 season. NL totals include figures for the Astros from last season. ** = Totals include a July 4 Giants-Reds game being postponed by rain and made up as part of a doubleheader in S.F. on July 23.